OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Susan D. Saxon, 75, of Deltona, FL passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Advent Health Fish Memorial in Orange City, FL.

Mrs. Saxon was born October 16, 1946, in Tampa, FL to Wesley Ellis Daniel and Betty Lou Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Todd Saxon; daughter-in-law, Jessica Saxon. Mrs. Saxon...

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Lee Walker, 64, of Twin City passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Candler County Hospital in Metter following a brief illness.

Mrs. Walker was born December 12, 1957, in Centralia, Illinois to Charles L. Walker and Betty Jean Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Breaux.

Survivors...

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Ronald Dean Arledge Jr., 35, of Garden City passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Arledge was born November 16, 1986, in Augusta to Ronald Dean Arledge, Sr. and Vicky Lynn Johnson Arledge. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Hackle; paternal grandparents, Judson Arledge, Jr....

Jan 26, 2022

Me'lani Braddy, 3 months old, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.

Me'lani was born October 14, 2021, in Statesboro to Dontavious Braddy and Daysia Heggs. She was preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Charlie and Mattie Young; paternal great grandmother, Mary Braddy.

Survivors include her mother,...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Lonnie “Eddie” Smith, 55, of Wrightsville passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Smith was born February 4, 1966, in Adrian to Roger Larry Smith and Mary Grace Newsome. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Smith was like a father to his nieces and nephews, whom...

Jan 25, 2022

Ms. Sheri Lyn Johnson, 54, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Ms. Johnson was born April 2, 1967, in Swainsboro to Hugh B. Johnson and Martha Sue Johnson. She was preceded in death by her loving daddy, Hugh B. Johnson. Sheri's contagious smile was a testimony to...

Jan 25, 2022

Ms. Amanda Joy Lee “Daddy’s Girl”, 29, of Metter passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Amanda was born September 7, 1992, in Gastonia, NC to Joseph T. Lee and Marsha O’Dell. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joseph A. Lee, Iris Eloise Lee, Eula Mae Lee;...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Jaworski Ricks, 40, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Ricks was born May 1, 1981, in Augusta to James Lee Ricks and Linda Gail Nunn Ricks. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lee Ricks; brother, Rusty Ricks; sister, Victoria Ricks; paternal grandmother;...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Rod Johnson, 52, of Midville passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness.

Mr. Johnson was born February 24, 1969, in Swainsboro to Michael Johnson and Gail Claxton Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Marvin Johnson, Mary Laura Palmer; maternal grandparents, Clifford Claxton,...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. James Norton Edwards, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Edwards was born November 13, 1960, in Millen to Sylvester Edwards and Vonnie Arnsdorff Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ricky Allen Edwards. Mr. Edwards loved working on small engines and...

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Brantley, 73, of Stockbridge passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Brantley was born May 28, 1948, in Swainsboro to Jimmy Brantley, Sr. and Carrie Coleman Brantley. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pecola McCloud Brantley; brother, Larry Brantley; sister, Lizzie Jordan. Mr. Brantley graduated...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. William Mike Woods, 59, of Adrian passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Woods was born November 28, 1962, in Macon to the late Aaron Woods, Sr. and Carol Ingram.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy Marsh.  Mr. Woods worked in construction, was a...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Gail Smith Mosley, 83, of Kite passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Mosley was born March 14, 1938 in Waynesboro to the late Tyrus L. Smith and Ester Griner Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry B. Mosley; sisters, Mary Ellen Moore, Ollie Rockett,...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Charlie Homer Bell, III, 87, of Metter passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Bell was born March 9, 1934, in Swainsboro to the late Charlie Homer Bell and Faye Short Bell.  He was preceded in death by his parents; lifelong friend and mother of children, Betty Manuel...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. James Thomas Powell, 82, of Dublin passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin following an extended illness.

Mr. Powell was born February 18, 1939, in Dublin to Robert Lee Powell and Gladys B. Roberson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert L. Powell; step-son, Johnny Spicer. Mr. Powell...

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. John Alton Gillis, 76, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Gillis was born February 8, 1945, in Soperton to the late George Neal Gillis and Inez Andrews Gillis.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Neal Gillis, Terry Gillis, Billy Gillis, Howard Gillis;...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Terri Edna Raulerson, 62, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Raulerson was born January 2, 1960, in Winter Haven, FL to Fred Montgomery and Robbie Lee Weeks.  She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Tracy Weeks.  Mrs. Raulerson was a member of...

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Ada Sapp Burke, 85, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Burke was born March 18, 1936, in Metter to the late Cecil Johnson and Idella Sapp. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin F. Burke, Sr.; sons, Willie Lee Burke, Benjamin...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. J. W. “Nookie” Youmans, 91, of Stillmore passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Youmans was born March 31, 1930, in Emanuel County to Charlie Youmans and Madie Lumley Youmans. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Inez Hadden Youmans; son, Roy Lee Youmans; daughters, Margaret Jones,...

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Timothy Todd Johnson, 56, of Kite passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born April 25, 1965, in Washington County to the late William Franklin Johnson and Lois Hood Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Teresa Holton, Yvonne Woods, Connie Sue Johnson; brother, Anthony Johnson.  Timothy attended...